Making LSU history for the wrong reasons made Tigers defensive tackle Marlon Favorite ill.

"You get sick to your stomach," Favorite said Monday, two days of digesting a 52-38 loss to Georgia. It's the first time LSU has surrendered at least 50 points twice in the same season. LSU lost at Florida 51-21 on Oct. 11.

"It does hurt. The way you look at it is, 'man it happened, and its over. Now let's get better. We have some more games to play, some important games."

The Georgia game was a classic example of getting busted by the big play. The Tigers allowed plays of 66, 49, 48, 47, 44, 33 and 22 yards.

The Tigers limited the Bulldogs' Knowshon Moreno to 53 yards on 19 of his carries for a 2.9 yards-per-carry average. But his other two went for 110 yards.

LSU Coach Les Miles said the problem wasn't tactical but more about mental errors. He said players would play their responsibilities correctly on the same call twice but on the third, someone would break ranks and a big play would result.

"I think our defense is prone to, at times, trying to make the exceptional play," Miles said. "I watched every snap of this defensive film, and I can tell you by call that it's exactly what you would want. Maybe with the exception of two calls in that game, I don't know that I would change a call.

"One play, we were gap sound. We pursued the ball like we were supposed to, and it's a zero. But a play later .¤.¤. when the (same) exact defense is called.¤.¤. the defensive guys are trying to make great plays before they execute their assignment. They're pressing, if you will, maybe trying too hard."

After giving up 447 yards to the Bulldogs, LSU has sunk to No. 9 in the SEC in total defense, a category it led the nation in two years ago. LSU ranks nationally behind this week's opponent, Tulane, in total defense and passing defense, despite a unit packed with experienced players. The Tigers are 61st in the nation in passing defense.

"You gotta get your swagger up," Favorite said. "Swagger is important. It's your self image, the way you carry yourself. We have to determine how we want to finish the season. A lot of guys in this program, we don't like losing."

INJURIES: Senior safety Curtis Taylor suffered an undisclosed injury against Georgia in the third quarter but returned in the fourth. Miles said he might miss some practice time but "I don't think he'll miss practice much."

JEFFERSON WATCH: Miles reiterated that freshman quarterback Jordan Jefferson, who has taken four snaps this season, may get another look at contributing.

Starter Jarrett Lee struggled with three interceptions against Georgia. Jefferson hasn't played since coming in for one snap against Mississippi State and injuring his shoulder, according to Miles.

"I think Jordan Jefferson probably comes into play here a little more readily," Miles said. "I think we look to him to see if he can come in and at times, give us some youth and some speed. We're going to look at Jordan."

UPSIDE: There was at least one positive sign for LSU in the loss to Georgia -- the Tigers continue to run the ball well.

LSU is third in the SEC in rushing, averaging 179.7 yards per game. The Tigers ran for 188 yards against Georgia, an average of 4.6 yards per carry.

"It's kind of hard to look at that one because of the loss," junior tailback Charles Scott said. "But rushing the ball, I mean we were dominant. The offensive line controlled the line of scrimmage all night. .¤.¤. As far as the running game, I feel like we're back on track, but it doesn't really matter when the whole offense isn't clicking."

Scott gained 150 yards on 21 carries against the Bulldogs and scored two touchdowns. He ranks third in the SEC in rushing with 110.7 yards per game.

BAMA TV SET: LSU's game against Alabama on Nov. 8 at Tiger Stadium will kick off at 2:30 p.m. and be televised by CBS.

DOUBLE DIP: Georgia didn't just get one SEC Player of the Week out of its game with LSU, but two. Moreno was chosen Offensive Player of the Week with his 163 yards rushing on 21 carries. An even easier pick was linebacker Darryl Gamble for Defensive Player of the Week. Gamble returned two interceptions for touchdowns and had a career-high 13 tackles playing in place of the injured Dannell Ellerbee.